One to one counselling My confidence in dealing with situations has improved a lot

Counselling can help you to deal with and overcome issues that are causing emotional pain or making you feel uncomfortable or sad.

Counselling is a talking therapy that provides a regular space for you to talk about difficult feelings. Our counsellors listen, respect your views, they never judge. Counselling can also help you sort out your needs and priorities, and help you to accept things that cannot be changed, enabling you to make decisions and find more effective ways of coping.

Our counsellors won’t usually give advice, instead they will help you find your own insights into and understanding of your problems.

“HOW WE CAN HELP”

Our counsellors can help you:

deal with low mood or feelings of depression

deal with feelings of anxiety, helping you worry less about things

cope with a bereavement, loss or relationship breakdown

cope with work-related stress including redundancy

work through the problems associated with domestic violence or talk about abuse

feel more confident and address low self-esteem

manage strong emotions or anger

understand yourself and your problems better

With help and support, these feelings and symptoms can be managed, guiding you to a successful recovery.

Got Questions about Counselling?

WHAT TO EXPECT?

After getting in touch with Beacon, one of our appointments team will be in touch with a suggested time for your initial assessment.

In this first appointment, a counsellor will meet with you, and work out whether counselling is right for you and what you would like to get out of counselling.

You will then go on a waiting list for ongoing appointments.

How much does it cost?

Adults: We have a number of service options within our core service and your counsellor will be able to advise you on the best counselling service for you. Some funded programmes are free of charge, while for others we request a donation. We ask for whatever you can reasonably afford.

Under 18s: If you or a loved one would benefit from counselling and are under 18, we can currently only offer you a private practice appointment at Beacon House. However, we do work in a number of schools in Stockport and the surrounding area, so you may be able to access our services through your school.

Our Private Practice

Based at our central Stockport office on Middle Hillgate, our private practice offers appointments on a range of days at a time to suit you.

Most counselling lasts for 6 – 14 sessions. This costs £40 per session and you are likely to be booked straight in to see a counsellor when you call.

Our private practice can offer appointments for young people aged 5-17 and adults of all ages.